27-3 Sub-Decree on Environmental Impact Assessment Process. No: 72 ANRK.BK Phnom Penh, August 11, 1999

Summary

The main objectives of the decree are to: (1) determine an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) upon every private and public project or activity, and it must be reviewed by the Ministry of Environment (MoE), prior to the submission for a decision from the Royal Government. (2) To determine the type and size of the proposed project(s) and activities, including existing and ongoing activities in both private and public prior to undertaking the process of EIA. (3) Encourage public participation in the implementation of EIA process and take into account of their conceptual input and suggestion for re-consideration prior to the implementation of any project.

Thumbnail image for The main objectives of the decree are to: (1) determine an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) upon every private and public project or activity, and it must be reviewed by the Ministry of Environment (MoE), prior to the submission for a decision from the Royal Government. (2) To determine the type and size of the proposed project(s) and activities, including existing and ongoing activities in both private and public prior to undertaking the process of EIA. (3) Encourage public participation in the implementation of EIA process and take into account of their conceptual input and suggestion for re-consideration prior to the implementation of any project.

Issuer

Cambodia

Year

1999

Region

Asia

Issuer (type)

The Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC)of Cambodia (Government)

Policy Type

Disclosure

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Mandatory

Main industries targeted

Manufacturing
Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas Extraction
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting
Construction

Restrictiveness

High

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 2: Zero Hunger
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 14: Life Below Water
SDG 15: Life on Land